I rented this room for a month. Got there in the evening. Went out for the next day came back saw roaches. Contacted the booking lady via text tried to call she would not answer the phone. Explained to her there were roaches and even sent her pictures that you can clearly see them in. She claimed she couldn’t see any roaches. I packed up left that evening requested a refund. She did not refund the entire amount of $1135 plus a $150 deposit total $1285!!! She refunded $966 that means it cost me for one night to stay with roaches $319 . very rude terrible communication. I wouldn’t recommend this place .

Kaitlyn made sure my stay was amazing and I would most definitely recommend checking out this hidden gem. It's a perfect place to spend time in nature. If you enjoy hiking, fishing and camping as much as I do, you will fall in love. The hiking trail has been well maintained and ends at what I would describe as a little piece of Heaven here on Earth. Absolutely beautiful scenery and a great place to go fishing ?.

I booked the Purple Pines cabin for an overnight getaway with my husband. I emailed with Katelin before our arrival about the location of the required parking pass (which she said would be waiting for us in the cabin) and she was very responsive. I noticed that two days before our arrival we got a confirmation from a Rustic Red Retreat email address (the original confirmation and a rules email came from a Purple Pines email address) but thought maybe it was just a generic email for the resort since nothing in the email seemed like new information. When we arrived, Purple Pines was very occupied. I called the phone number in the confirmation email and got a message that the voicemail wasn't set up. We went down and knocked on the door of cabin #15 (per the email instructions) and no one answered. So we went over to Rustic Red Retreat and sure enough the door code we had been sent unlocked the door. There was no parking pass so I called the phone number again with the same result. I sent an email explaining the situation and that we were walking over to the Whistle Stop Cafe and hopefully our car was OK to leave without a pass. No reply. I also asked about the change in cabin, and explained that I specifically chose Purple Pines because it was located a little farther from the entrance and conceivably from the train. I pointed out in my email that Rustic Red Retreat goes for a lower price per night. No reply. That was all on Saturday and now on Monday I still have not heard anything. No apology for the room change, no offer to make the price adjustment. Nothing. As for the cabin: the towels were stained; the coffee pot had a carafe that was obviously a replacement and it was the wrong size so I had to stand there and hold it up while the pot brewed so that the coffee could be dispensed from the basket; the non-potable water wasn't just non-potable it was brown and smelled of Sulphur, making a shower less than pleasant. As many have noted the cabins are directly adjacent to very active train tracks and a crossing, so prepare for multiple loud whistles each night. We knew this going in, so it was fine, but definitely something to note if you are considering staying here. Also note that there is no Wi-Fi and the cell service (at least AT&T) was spotty at best. So if you need to be available to someone, that may be an issue. The river view was lovely and we enjoyed the evening and next morning sitting on the deck watching the river. All in all, not somewhere to which we would return, mostly because of the bait & switch on cabins and complete lack of response from the owner.

Stayed in the purple cabin and it was great! Given the heat of a southern summer, the well functioning AC and fans were awesome. The location is right on the river and close to a paddling takeout. Bring a camp stove if you want to cook something that can’t be cooked on a charcoal grill or microwave. Also bring earplugs if noise wakes you up - the train runs close by and all the time.

Beautiful Location, but Cabin Disappointed We loved the location and the rustic feel — the scenery was beautiful, and it was great having our own private patio with the river just steps away. The little town nearby had a lot of charm, and the boat ramp being less than a minute away was a big plus. The state park only 10 minutes out made exploring easy and convenient. However, once we got settled into Cabin #8, things went downhill. The counter wasn’t clean, the floors were filthy, and the bed linens and towels had stains. We ended up buying cleaning supplies from Dollar General just to make it tolerable. The blinds didn’t fully close, leaving parts of the windows exposed, and the fire pit area was left a mess by previous guests — beer caps, and cigarette butts everywhere. The grill hadn’t been cleaned, with ashes and coals scattered in front of the cabin and piled by a tree. Overall, while the location was great, the lack of cleanliness and upkeep really took away from the experience. We won’t be returning or recommending it.

This place is filled with nothing but Peace and Serenity! Absolutely beautiful, from the rolling hills, to the Ocmulgee River! Juliette is filled with nothing but History! What an amazing little town! Thank you guys for the amazing service! The Cabin was in tip top shape and perfect for my wife and I to spend some amazing time together!

Stayed overnight in October 2024. Love the location and the rustic vibes. Was very clean. The only downfall was no tv or WiFi. Would've been nice to have since we had no cell service in or around the cabin.

My husband and I stayed in one of the cabins this past weekend and had an amazing time! It's absolutely beautiful sitting on your private deck facing the river. There's tons of trails and easy river access to watch the birds and turtles float by. There is a train track running right beside it, but that made it even more unique! If you're more into camping, they also have tent spots and for families they have a cute family lodge available. We will definitely be going back again soon!

Pros: Great and prompt communication from owner. It's off the beaten path. It's quiet. It's right beside the river with rustling waters. It's far enough from town but also convenient enough to go to town in 10 to 15 minutes. Cons: When the wind blows or when it storms all kind of debris fall on the tin roof and your vehicle and you can't sleep. On our visit the TV wasn't working. The place is a little small and lacking a few amenities for the rate in my opinion. I'm not going to leave a long drawn out review. It was a nice quiet getaway. But the TV didn't work during our visit. It'll be nice to wind down watching TV for a little bit before we went to bed. As mentioned earlier, bathroom and lodging area is very small. Fine for a few days but I wouldn't want to stay the week.

I recently took a trip down to this lovely area in George. Of course, I remember it from the movie Fried Green tomatoes. The cabin was clean and neat. I was able to get the cabinet at the far end that gave me the privacy that I craved. I enjoyed the small little porch with a ceiling fan and that was a nice addition. This place is a great location for family getaways. I really enjoy the easy river access and the friendly welcome I received in town. I also had my bike and was able to bike around and enjoy the scenery. I will definitely be back in this time with two young children. The local outfitters have numerous river trips planned and I can’t wait to enjoy one of the full moon floats. I highly recommend this relax or peaceful area.